NHTSA Recall 11V210000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V210000; Date: Mar. 30, 2011
In the event of a crash, the safety belts in these vehicles may not perform as required such that a seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500; 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500; 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2011 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2008 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2009 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2010 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500; 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500; 2010 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500; 2011 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Seat Belt
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter
Affected Units:: 3,437
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 2500 and 3500 sprinter vehicles equipped with an optional three-seat bench in the passenger compartment. The seat benches in the second seating row may have been equipped with safety belts that do not meet the minimum requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, "occupant protection in interior impact," and motor vehicle safety standard 209, "seat belt assemblies. " first, those safety belts may not lock as required. Second, the assembly loop may not perform to minimum force requirements.
How to Fix:
Mercedes-benz will inspect and replace any seat belt assemblies that do not meet the requirements free of charge. The safety recall began on July 15, 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 843-695-5000.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall campaign number is l17. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 15, 2011
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